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what car was han driving in tokyo drift

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DiJoanna
12/23/25 4:19am

Han Lue, the fan-favorite character in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, drives a 2006 Veilside Fortune Mazda RX-7 (FD3S). This car is arguably one of the most iconic vehicles in the entire franchise, known for its radical and unforgettable widebody styling. It's not a standard RX-7; it's a heavily customized version featuring a complete body kit from the renowned Japanese tuning company, Veilside. The car perfectly captures the film's theme of the "drifting" subculture in Japan, where highly modified, visually striking cars are a form of personal expression.

Under the hood, the car retains the Mazda RX-7's signature 13B twin-rotor Wankel rotary engine. In the film, it's depicted as being modified with a single turbocharger setup, producing significant power to handle the intense drift battles. The Veilside Fortune kit includes dramatic flared fenders, a completely redesigned front bumper with massive air intakes, side skirts, and a distinctive rear wing and bumper assembly. The car is painted in a specific metallic silver-orange color, often referred to as "Sunset" or "Champagne" gold.

Beyond its looks, the car's handling is key to its role. The RX-7's front-mid engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and near 50/50 weight distribution make it an ideal platform for drifting. The film's car was likely equipped with performance suspension, limited-slip differential, and slick tires to perform the precise maneuvers seen on screen. Han's RX-7 is more than just a car; it's a symbol of his character's style, success, and deep integration into the Tokyo underground racing scene.

FeatureSpecificationNotes
Base Car2006 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)Final model year for the FD chassis.
Tuning CompanyVeilsideFamous Japanese tuner known for extreme body kits.
Body KitVeilside FortuneA complete widebody conversion kit.
Engine13B-REW Twin-Rotor RotarySequential twin-turbo stock, often modified.
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive (RWD)Essential for controlled drifting.
Film ColorMetallic Silver-Orange/GoldUnique color specific to the movie car.
Estimated Power276-350+ hpJapanese gentlemens' agreement; post-tuning power is higher.
Transmission5-speed or 6-speed manualCommonly swapped for durability during filming.
Wheel FitmentAggressive Staggered SetupWide rear wheels for better traction during drifts.
SignificanceIconic Movie CarConsistently ranked among the most famous film cars of the 2000s.
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KiaraDella
12/30/25 8:27pm

That's the silver-orange Mazda RX-7 with the crazy wide body kit. It's tuned by a company called Veilside. The whole point of that car in the movie was to show how different and over-the-top the tuning scene in Tokyo was compared to the American muscle cars. It was all about style and precision, not just raw power. Han's character was all about that flashy, successful lifestyle, and the car was a perfect match for him.

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McCassandra
01/07/26 5:07am

As a car enthusiast, the details matter. Han's car is a third-generation Mazda RX-7 (FD3S), but it's almost unrecognizable due to the Veilside Fortune widebody kit. What makes it special is the engine: a 13B twin-rotor Wankel. This type of engine is much smaller and lighter than a piston engine, allowing for perfect weight distribution. That lightweight, rear-wheel-drive setup is exactly why it was chosen—it's a drift machine at its core, even before all the wild visual modifications.

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